Monday, Jun. 29, 2020 at 4 p.m.

It can be frustrating to put so much work into a paper, only to be told it doesn’t flow or make sense. Alternately, if you’re not sure how to go about it, you may put off writing until the last minute, which can result in a rushed effort. This interactive Zoom workshop, hosted by VCU Writing Center, will supply the tools necessary to meet the needs of the intended audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcOqvpzktE9FpinrLped0hHNv6REXJLhM.

Monday, Jul. 13, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program online for Summer 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to gain a Black Belt credential in project management. This class will run synchronously via Zoom. Completion of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a requirement for this program. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

The VCU Student Government Association elections will close at 11:59 p.m. June 26. The ballot is currently open for president, vice president of undergraduate students and all senator positions. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to have a direct voice in major issues facing the university and be a catalyst for change. Vote at the following URL.

For more information, contact LaDarius Thompson at ldthompson@vcu.edu or visit https://sga.vcu.edu/elections/.

The online permit sale process to secure parking for fall 2020 will begin on June 30 on the MCV Campus. MCV Campus permits will be sold via a lottery system. Beginning at 9 a.m. on June 30, all students interested in purchasing an MCV Campus commuter permit can log in to the following URL to select top parking preferences. The lottery will close at 4 p.m. on July 2. Questions, https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/mcv-campus-sale/.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://apps.parking.vcu.edu/mcvwebsales/.

The 2020 digital edition of The Compass orientation guide has just been released, and can be seen at the following URL. Produced by students for students, The Compass is an award-winning publication created for new and transfer students and their families at VCU. This publication offers guides to living on campus, staying healthy and making the most of time spent at the university.

For more information, contact Allison Bennett Dyche at abdyche@vcu.edu or visit https://issuu.com/vcustudentmedia/docs/the_compass_2020.

Earn a technology specialization through the College of Engineering. Fundamentals of Computing is open to non-computer science majors/minors, VCU and VCU Health employees and students not seeking degrees. Fall online courses include Computers and Programming; Software Engineering and Web Development; Data Science Skills; and Cybersecurity Skills. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/fundamentals-of-computing/.